| Autor: |
Bashir Kaka, Opeyemi A. Idowu, Henrietta O. Fawole, Ade F. Adeniyi, Omoyemi O. Ogwumike, Mark T. Toryila |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2016 |
| Předmět: |
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| Zdroj: |
Safety and Health at Work, Vol 7, Iss 3, Pp 218-224 (2016) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
2093-7911 |
| DOI: |
10.1016/j.shaw.2016.01.001 |
| Popis: |
Background: Butchering is often associated with high rates of work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs). However, published work on the prevalence of WRMSDs among butchers in Nigeria is scarce. This is important because meat processing practices differ across geographical and cultural locations. This study was therefore aimed at analyzing WRMSDs among butchers in Kano metropolis. Methods: Sociodemographic and work-settings information was obtained from 102 male cattle butchers (age, 37.49 ± 11.68 years) through survey. Information on the prevalence and pattern of musculoskeletal disorders was obtained from the respondents using the Standardized Nordic Questionnaire. Additional information on health seeking practices was also obtained using a pro forma. Associations between the prevalence of WRMSDs and each of the sociodemographic data and work settings were explored using Chi-square analysis. The level of significance was set at p |
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